Number
120129
Version
Substitute 2
Reference
Sponsor
The Chair
Title
Substitute resolution relative to the application, acceptance and funding of the Preserving Infant and Child Health Grant from the University of Wisconsin-School of Medicine and Public Health.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the Health Department to apply for, accept and fund the Preserving Infant and Child Health Grant from the University of Wisconsin-School of Medicine and Public Health in the amount of $68,391, with a city share of $17,500 and a grantor share of $50,891. The purpose of the Preserving Infant and Child Health Grant is to establish a strong collaboration between Fetal Infant Mortality Review (FIMR) and Child Death Review (CDR), leading to improved comprehensive data reports and greater effectiveness of prevention interventions.
BODY:
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee appears to be eligible for grant funds from the University of Wisconsin-School of Medicine and Public Health to establish this strong collaboration between FIMR and CDR; and
Whereas, The operation of this grant program from 04/01/12 to 03/31/13 would cost $68,391 of which $17,500 (26%) would be provided by the city and $50,891 (74%) would be provided by the grantor; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that application to the University of Wisconsin-School of Medicine and Public Health is authorized and the Health Department shall accept this grant without further approval unless the terms of the grant change as indicated in Milwaukee Code of Ordinances Section 304-81; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the City Comptroller is authorized to:
1. Commit funds within the Project/Grant parent account of the 2012 Special Revenue-Grant and Aid Projects Fund, the following amounts for the project titled Preserving Infant and Child Health Grant:
Project/Grant GR0001200000
Fund 0150
Org 9990
Program 0001
Budget Year 0000
Subclass R999
Account 000600
Project Grantor Share
Amount $50,891
2. Create the necessary Special Revenue Fund - Grant and Aid Project/Grant and Project Levels; budget to these Project/Grant values the amounts required under the grant agreement;
3. Establish the necessary City Share Project Values; and, be it
Further Resolved, That these funds are budgeted to the Health Department which is authorized to:
1. Expend from the amount appropriated sums for specified purposes as indicated in the grant budget and incur costs consistent with the award date;
2. Expend from the 2012 grant budget funds for training and out-of-town travel by departmental staff; and,
3. Enter into subcontracts as detailed in the grant budget; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Common Council directs that the 2012 Positions Ordinance C.C. File Number 110441, should be amended as follows:
Under
HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Family and Community Health Services Division
Maternal and Child Health Epidemiology Section
DELETE:
Health Project Assistant (X)(K) 1 position
ADD:
Health Project Assistant (X)(D) 2 positions
ADD footnote (D) to read as follows:
To expire 03/31/13 unless the Preserving Infant and Child Health Grant is extended. Funds 0.75 FTE of one position of Health Project Assistant.
Requestor
Health Department
Drafter
YMR
05-24-12
PICH Grant 2012 RES
LRB
Richard L. Withers
5/31/2012